John L. White is internationally known for his study of ancient Greek letters, especially letters written on papyrus and formulaic features of the Apostle Paul's letters. He is the author and editor of multiple works and essays on ancient letter writing and was Convener (1973–1974) and Chair of the Society of Biblical Literature's "Ancient Epistolography Group" (1974–1979). He recently produced a major study of Paul's idea of God, The Apostle of God: Paul and the Promise of Abraham (1999).

Books & Edited Works

The Apostle of God: Paul and the Promise of Abraham, 1999

The Looking Glass: Essay in Celebration of a Precursor for Robert W. Funk, Forum 8.3-4 (co-editor with Bernard Brandon Scott), 1992

Light from Ancient Letters, 1986

Studies in Ancient Letter Writing, Semeia 22 (editor), 1982

The Body of the Greek Letter, 1972

The Form and Structure of the Official Petition, 1972

Academic Credentials

Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1970

M.A., Vanderbilt University, 1968

B.D., Colgate Rochester Divinity School, 1966

Special Study

University of Toronto, 1972

Academic Appointments

Professor of Theology, Loyola University, 1987–

Associate Professor of Theology, Loyola University, 1981–87

Associate Professor of Jewish & Christian Literature, The Missouri School of Religion, 1976–81